Subaru is taking the WRX STI away from us. This we’ve covered in great detail, as we attempt (and fail) to come to terms with the fact a sports saloon icon is leaving Europe.

Just to rub it in, the markets that still get the STI continue to enjoy new versions. The latest is the WRX STI Series Gray. As its spelling suggests, this is for America, and it was unveiled at Subaru Tecnica International Boxerfest in Washinton D.C. at the weekend. Yep, not only does the US continue to get STIs, it also has an event called Boxerfest. Our jealousy is off the scale.

Subaru is making 1,000 Series Grays, with 750 of them normal WRXs, the remaining 250 being full WRX STIs. They all get ‘Cool Gray Khaki’ paint, but you want the STI for its 305bhp (up 37bhp on the WRX), inch-bigger 19in wheels, Brembo brakes and newly upgraded Bilstein suspension. As well as the significantly larger rear wing so synonymous with fast Imprezas and WRXs.

The WRX Series Gray costs $32,595 (RM173,000), while the WRX STI Series Gray is $39,695 (RM211,000). Or a deeply reasonable £30,000 (RM160,000). Yep, we’re still jealous.